GOTO - The Brightest Minds in Tech Designing A Data-Intensive Future • Martin Kleppmann & Jesse Anderson
Feb 16, 2024
In this engaging conversation, Martin Kleppmann, a researcher at the Technical University of Munich and author of 'Designing Data-Intensive Applications,' teams up with Jesse Anderson, Managing Director of Big Data Institute. They explore the evolution of data management since 2017, emphasizing the critical role of specialized tools in technology choices. The duo discusses the innovative potential of local-first collaboration software and the challenges of transitioning from startup agility to academia's thoughtful approach to distributed systems.
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No Single Right Tool
- There is no single right database or data technology; suitability depends on your application's needs.
- Martin Kleppmann teaches asking the right questions to choose technologies correctly.
Cloud Changed System Composition
- Cloud-native architectures have reshaped how data systems are composed and deployed.
- Martin Kleppmann notes cloud pushes distributed systems problems to different layers and changes design trade-offs.
Rely On Timeless Principles
- Evaluate fundamental principles like transactions and replication; they remain relevant across decades.
- Use those principles to compare modern systems rather than chasing hype.
